Job Description

SUMMARY STATEMENT/POSITION OVERVIEW

Hollingsworth’s talent acquisition needs exist across multiple US locations, for roles in operations, leadership, maintenance, engineering, and functional support.  As our company team grows, we need a new teammate to bring quality talent to be part of the Hollingsworth family.  

As the company’s Lead Recruiter, you will play an integral role on our HR team and will own our end-to-end recruiting practice.  You'll build relationships to understand Hollingsworth’s business, operations and support needs, and what employees value most.  You’ll develop an effective recruiting approach and be a consultant to hiring managers, local HR, and company leaders.  You'll utilize market knowledge and maximize partnerships with universities, industry groups and recruiting services to build a pipeline of qualified talent.  You will build and manage progressive strategies to identify, source, assess, and recommend strong talent while delivering diverse slates. You’ll use data and metrics and will provide necessary tools and procedures to optimize effectiveness. You’ll ensure an effective launch and play a key role in employee experience at Hollingsworth throughout the career journey. You’ll help position Hollingsworth as a long-term employer of choice.  

At Hollingsworth, you are invited to bring fresh ideas and make a difference.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBLITIES

You are responsible to deliver effective collaboration and a positive experience for candidates, hiring manager and other partners.  Specific responsibilities include: 

• Provide subject matter expertise on the Hollingsworth recruitment processes and champion changes in process or philosophy.  

• Lead the hiring process lifecycle for leadership roles across the US, and for key roles (e.g., team leads and supervisors, skilled-trades, and various salaried positions) in our Michigan operations and headquarter locations.  Coordinate with local HR and staffing agencies to ensure we are meeting existing hiring needs—and are prepared for future needs at their site. 

• Work with implementation teams to bring qualified and dependable talent for new locations.  

• Present our employee value proposition to our potential workforce.  You’ll work closely with our marketing/brand team to ensure that our external presence speaks to the value of being a Hollingsworth employee.

To help ensure that your recruits have a strong start at Hollingsworth, you’ll own the company onboarding process and materials.  

It is important that your recruiting efforts deliver long term value to the employees and company.  For this reason, you’ll be involved in helping us understand and positively influence employee experience throughout the employment journey.  This includes ownership of the company’s offboarding process.  You’ll track reasons for leaving and monitor insights from exit interviews.   

By being involved across the employment journey, you can more effectively help us recruit and secure the right talent for our needs. 

Teamwork is critical to our success.  Other responsibilities and opportunities may be added to meet critical needs, ensure a balanced job role, and support your development. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR     An effective Lead Recruiter will be both ambitious and humble, with high integrity and desire to make a positive impact.  At Hollingsworth, our goal is hire to retain, so we rely on our Lead Recruiter to present a strong employment brand, secure the right talent that aligns with Hollingsworth values, set appropriate expectations, and ensure a positive start for new Hollingsworth employees. 

We are looking for a self-starter, who takes action and is adept at understanding needs and collaborating with others to achieve results. 

SPECIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE OR QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business or related field preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in full-cycle agency and/or in-house recruiting.  
• Track record of successful sourcing in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and/or Distribution. 
• Demonstrated success with various recruiting strategies and techniques, including use of digital and social media, university relations, engaging with passive candidates, and local networking. 
• Knowledge of acquisition practices, principles, applications, and methods, including behavior-based interviewing and assessment skills.
• Exceptional communication and listening skills. Strong service orientation.  Skilled at management updates, negotiating, personal relationship building, and value propositions.  
• Self-driven, energetic, positive, resilient, adaptable, and inclusive; creating or responding constructively to new ideas and challenges. 
• Strong end-to-end process thinking, time management, planning and organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach. 
• Proficiency with MS Office, online recruiting platforms and social media. Experience using a HRIS (Ceridian Dayforce preferred). 
• Knowledge of related state and federal labor laws and regulations. 
• Offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and tobacco/drug screen.

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